City Park, Heritage park in Launceston, Australia
City Park is a heritage park in Launceston featuring landscaped gardens, walking paths, and open areas across its grounds. The site includes a duck pond, children's playgrounds, picnic zones, and the Tasmanian Design Centre for visitors to explore.
The park began in 1820 when the Launceston Horticultural Society established botanical gardens on the site. Control passed to the City Council in 1863, transforming it into a public space for the community.
The Albert Hall from 1891 stands as a landmark building within the grounds, alongside several memorials that mark important moments in local history. Statues of notable figures like botanist Ronald Campbell Gunn reflect the people who shaped the region.
The park is easy to walk through with well-maintained paths throughout the grounds that connect different areas. Arriving earlier in the day helps visitors explore the various zones at a relaxed pace without crowds.
Japanese macaques have lived in the park near Cameron Street since 1965, originally a gift from sister city Ikeda. This makes it the only place in Tasmania where monkeys permanently reside within a park setting.
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